horiba HEMAPREP RAB316AEN, User Manual

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3. Performing the Test
3.1. To Spread the Samples
You must have cleaned and placed the slides on the system.
1. Locate the target locations indicated by marks on the trays.
2. Deliver a drop of blood on the indicated marks on the slides, with approximately the same
diameter.
3. Gently but firmly depress the lever in the front of the system.
The spreader blades get in touch with the drop of blood.
4. Release the lever as soon as it is fully depressed.
The lever moves back to its original position according to the speed defined by the air piston
screw. The desirable speed is one second.
The spreader blades moves back to their home position, spreading the samples and producing the
required smear defined during the calibration. The speed is defined according to the smear control
button adjustment.
Workflow
Performing the Test
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